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Students attend Berean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Berean degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, engineering technician, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Berean is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 43% of those who applied in 2005.
Berean maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 270 students at the school (as of 2005). Berean has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Berean Institute
1901 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130-9714
General Phone: 21576348330
http://www.bereaninstitute.org
Berean awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 50 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 13 | business administration, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 1 | executive secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Berean in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Berean had a total enrollment of 270 students (240 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 88% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 34 | 43% | 34 | 100% |
| Men | 79 | 34 | 43% | 34 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Berean participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 782600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $27,333 | 6 | $30,588 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $27,333 | 6 | $30,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,217 | 4 | $33,357 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $34,217 | 4 | $33,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berean Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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